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Explained: Why KKR bid Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh Iyer

NEW DELHI: The cricketing world was left stunned when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted not to retain their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and instead re-signed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. At the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, KKR shelled out a staggering Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh, fueling speculation that…

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IPL Auction 2025: Most expensive uncapped players

NEW DELHI: In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several uncapped players fetched impressive prices due to their standout performances in domestic cricket and T20 leagues. These high bids reflect the franchises' emphasis on tapping into domestic talent capable of delivering impactful performances.

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EXPLAINED: Why Punjab Kings spent record-breaking Rs 18 crore to get Yuzvendra Chahal

NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's mega deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction has surprised many, but Punjab Kings will have their reasons for going big on the wrist-spinner and bagging him for a head-spinning price of Rs 18 crore.

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These players will earn more than Virat Kohli in IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 Mega Auction concluded with massive bids for some players, surprising steals for others, and a few left unsold. While Virat Kohli remains a marquee name, retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 21 crore, several players surpassed his pay scale in this year's auction.

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Delhi Capitals go big on 'desi' talent with late bulk buys at IPL mega auction

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals had a fantastic two-day mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where they hogged the limelight with their marquee buy of star India batter KL Rahul.

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PBKS squad, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings final team and projected XI with full list of players and price tags after IPL mega auction

The Punjab Kings executed one of their most successful IPL auction strategies in recent years, leveraging the largest available budget to secure key players. Their primary acquisitions included Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh, significantly bolstering their core squad.

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EXCLUSIVE | 'After Yuvraj Singh... it's Priyansh Arya': The six-hitting sensation from Delhi secures Rs 3.80 crore IPL contract

NEW DELHI: Some time during the Delhi Premier League, former India cricketer Nikhil Chopra was playing a round of golf with Yuvraj Singh. Chopra informed Yuvraj about a boy named Priyansh Arya who had recently hit six sixes in an over during the T20 tournament. Yuvraj, who is famous for…

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Robin Minz, 'Chris Gayle of Ranchi', is back in IPL after superbike crash kept him away

When the Indian cricket team landed in Ranchi for the Test against England earlier this year, Francis Minz, cricketer Robin's father, was on duty as a security official at the Bisra Munda Airport. He greeted the players and had a long chat with Shubman Gill, who was appointed Gujarat Titans…

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'We'll miss you...': Delhi Capitals responds to Rishabh Pant's 'Goodbyes are never easy'

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant wrote an emotional parting letter to his former team, the Delhi Capitals, after joining the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction.

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With Virat Kohli set to take charge as captain, RCB didn't go shopping for one at IPL auction

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought 19 players at the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah and their strategy seemed very clear. The franchise didn't look desperate for a captaincy option and were smart with their bids at the two-day event. The most expensive player bought by the franchise was Josh…

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'Loyalty is very expensive': Nitish Rana's wife criticises KKR After IPL 2025 Auction snub

Nitish Rana, a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since 2018, has joined the Rajasthan Royals (RR) after being bought for Rs 4.20 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on November 25th.

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IPL 2025 Auction: From Sam Curran to Anuj Rawat - players who got a massive pay cut and their new deals

Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions are an opportunity for some of the lesser known names to become crorepatis and become household names. It is also an avenue where the big names in cricket get blockbuster deals of their own to push franchises towards glory. At the same time, it is…

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Rahul Dravid reveals why Rajasthan Royals paid Rs 1.10 crore to buy 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the Indian Premier League's (IPL) youngest crorepati on Monday when the Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a bid of Rs 1.10 crore for him at the auction in Jeddah to bring the young batter in their camp. But what generated interest from the 2008 champions for a…

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Seven UP players make the cut in IPL mega auction

LUCKNOW: As a total of 577 players went under the hammer during the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, seven players from Uttar Pradesh succeed in securing their place in various IPL teams, on Monday.

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IPL Auction 2025: Best bargain buys after two-day affair

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah has been remarkable, with franchises investing substantial amounts in key players. While some cricketers commanded premium prices, others were acquired at reasonable rates by their respective teams.

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IPL 2025 Auction: Players who earned shockingly high prices

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction never ceases to throw surprises. Over the years, the IPL auction has seen many players fetch shockingly high prices, often exceeding expectations.

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IPL Auction 2025: Most expensive player for each team across all 10 IPL franchises

NEW DELHI: The two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) auction concluded in the port city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on November 25, with Rishabh Pant emerging as the costliest buy, breaking the record of biggest price tag with a pay-cheque of a staggering Rs 27 crore from the Lucknow Super…

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Parthiv Patel on why Jos Buttler is the 'perfect fit' for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans assistant and batting coach Parthiv Patel expressed his delight after the 2022 IPL champions secured England's ODI and T20I captain Jos Buttler during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Gujarat Titans spent a staggering Rs 15.75 crore to acquire Buttler on Sunday, and Parthiv believes the explosive…

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Youngest IPL crorepati: Bihar's 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks records in IPL Auction 2025

PATNA/KOLKATA: A 13-year-old teen who doesn't talk much but lets his bat do all the talking was snapped by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore after an intense bidding at the IPL auction, making him the youngest player to play the world's biggest cricket league.

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IPL Auction 2025: Indian pacers shine, big names go unsold

Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads seamers pay day on Day 2

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'Had to sell land to realise dream': Vaibhav Suryavanshi's father

NEW DELHI: When Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold his farm land to fund his 10-year-old son Vaibhav's cricketing aspirations, little did he know that within three years the boy would be scripting history. During the second and final day of the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight…

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Indian Cricketer, 13, Youngest To Be Sold In IPL History

Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest ever cricketer to be sold in an IPL auction on Monday, stealing the limelight from veteran fast bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar.

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'Dhoni bhai ko miss toh karoge?' Suresh Raina asks Deepak Chahar after his move from CSK to MI

A street-smart T20 bowler who can make the ball talk with his classical swing, Deepak Chahar will be donning the Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, after the franchise bought him for Rs 9.25 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Monday.…

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IPL passes on Smith, Warner, Anderson, but sign 13yo

A 13-year-old has become the youngest player to be signed by the Indian Premier League but no one wanted veterans David Warner, Steve Smith and James Anderson.

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Mixed feelings in Khan household: Sarfaraz unsold, Musheer joins PBKS at IPL Auction

The IPL 2025 auction must have brought mixed emotions in the Khan household on Monday (November 25). Sarfaraz Khan, a seasoned player with notable performances in domestic cricket and past IPL seasons, went unsold.

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